E03C2201/30

Multi-function sprayhead
09757740 · 2017-09-12 · ·

A fluid control valve including a body, a first diverter, and a second diverter. The body includes an inlet that receives a supply of fluid, and first, second and third chambers. The first diverter is movable between first and second positions. When the first diverter is in the second position, the first chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet and the second chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet. When the first diverter is in the first position, the second chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet and the first chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet. The second diverter is movable between first and second positions. When the second diverter is in the second position, the third chamber is fluidly connected to the second chamber. When the second diverter is in the first position, the third chamber is fluidly disconnected from the second chamber.

Water conserving shower system and thermochromic fixtures used therein
11193259 · 2021-12-07 · ·

A water delivery system includes a mixing valve operable for delivering a water flow of adjustable temperature from a water source to a dispensing device downstream from the mixing valve; a thermochromic thermal indicator, fluidly coupled between the mixing valve and the dispensing device, that provides a visible indication of the water flow having achieved a predetermined temperature; and a diverter valve, fluidly coupled between the mixing valve and the dispensing device, and operable to direct the water flow selectively either to the dispensing device or back to the water source. The thermal indicator may be a thermochromic PVC conduit, or it may be a fitting having an inlet, an outlet, a thermochromic PVC element therebetween, and a barrier located between the inlet and the outlet so as to define a flow path that includes an interior surface of the thermochromic element.

SWITCHING VALVE
20210372535 · 2021-12-02 · ·

A switching valve includes a valve body, a diaphragm, and a driving assembly. The valve body includes a valve cavity, a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet in communication with the valve cavity. The diaphragm includes two unsealing parts connected with the driving assembly and respectively arranged opposite to the first water outlet and the second water outlet. Each unsealing part can control opening or closing of the first water outlet or the second water outlet. The driving assembly can individually drive each of the unsealing parts to switch between opening and closing such that at least one of the first water outlet and the second water outlet is in an open state.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIVERTING WATER FROM A SHOWER HEAD AND DISTRIBUTING WITHIN A BATHTUB OR SHOWER BASIN
20210372102 · 2021-12-02 · ·

Systems and methods are disclosed for diverting water from a shower diverter valve and distributing within an interior of a bathtub. One non-limiting embodiment of the system disclosed herein includes a flexible hose having a first end connected to the shower diverter valve, the flexible hose extending into the interior of the bathtub and having a second end opposite the first, the second end of the hose connecting to an inlet of a basin disposed within the interior of the bathtub and supported by a bottom surface of the bathtub; the basin being generally rectangular in shape, the basin having an internal cavity for receiving water from the flexible hose, the basin having a top surface for placing a child during a bath, the top surface having a plurality of holes about an outer perimeter of the top surface of the basin; wherein water flowing from the shower diverter valve through the flexible hose and into the internal cavity of the basin emits from the plurality of holes in the top surface of the basin, creating a gentle shower for bathing the child.

FLUID DISTRIBUTION UNIT FOR SANITARY CHANGEOVER FITTINGS
20220186473 · 2022-06-16 · ·

A distribution unit for sanitary changeover fittings for installation in a wall, includes a manifold with an inlet duct and at least two outlet ducts and a control block with an inlet duct and at least two valve seats for receiving a valve upper part each, which are connected to the inlet duct, wherein the inlet duct of the manifold is connected to the inlet duct of the control block and the outlet ducts of the manifold are connected to a valve seat each of the control block, in each case via a pipe section, and wherein, via the pipe sections, the control block is connected to the manifold in a manner such that these can move relative to one another.

BATH FAUCET SYSTEM
20220154434 · 2022-05-19 · ·

A bath faucet system includes a housing, a diverter assembly, and an internal waterway. The housing forms an outer shell of the bath faucet system and includes a water inlet, a water outlet, and a cavity extending between the water inlet and the water outlet. The internal waterway is disposed within the cavity between the water inlet and the water outlet. The internal waterway includes a water jacket and a hose. The water jacket is coupled to the water inlet and configured to contain water flowing into the housing via the water inlet. The water jacket includes a hose connector along an outside surface of the water jacket. The hose includes a first end coupled to the hose connector, a second end coupled to the water outlet, and a central portion connecting the first end to the second end and configured to prevent water from contacting the housing.

SANITARY FITTING HAVING A TWO-WAY VALVE

A sanitary fitting (1) that contains a fitting body (2), a first spray plate (3), a second spray plate (4), and a two-way valve (5), which can be used to selectively route a liquid to the first spray plate (3) or to the second spray plate (4), wherein the two-way valve (5) is arranged in the fitting body (2) and having a valve body (6), which is mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation (11) in a valve housing (25) of the two-way valve (5) between a first valve seat (7) of a first outlet (8) of the two-way valve (5) and a second valve seat (9) of a second outlet (10) of the two-way valve (5).

COMBINATION EMERGENCY WASH AND FAUCET UNIT

A combination emergency wash and faucet unit includes a base, an emergency wash arm pivotally coupled to the base, and a spout pivotally coupled to the base. The emergency wash arm includes an emergency wash unit. The emergency wash arm is rotatable relative to the base about a first vertical axis between a stored position and an active position. The spout is rotatable relative to the base about a second vertical axis. The first vertical axis is substantially parallel to the second vertical axis and offset from the second vertical axis. Movement of the emergency wash arm causes a corresponding movement of the spout.

Shower bar system
11761186 · 2023-09-19 · ·

An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.

Water path switching device and shower equipment

A water path switching device includes a valve body, a rotating shaft, a rotating plate, a first valve core and a second valve core. The valve body is provided with a valve cavity, a water inlet, and at least two water outlets. The rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the valve body, and is provided with an outer end located outside the valve cavity and an inner end located inside the valve cavity. The rotating plate is arranged in the valve cavity and connected to the inner end of the rotating shaft so as to rotate with the rotating shaft. The first valve core is provided with a first sliding-contact part.